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3 Days a Week // Aug. 2024: Pistol Squat Specialization Phase

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Suggested yoga classes from Jenni's library for this month's theme (optional!):


Pistol Squat Specialization Program:

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Warm-Up (Choose One)

Warm-Up Flow A

Warm-Up Flow B


day 1

A1. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps(/side)

Pogo Jumps & Pogo Hops

A2. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps

Incline Explosive Push-Up

B1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps/side

Single-Leg Squat (To Chair/Bench) (version 1)
Single-Leg Squat (Off Bench) (version 2)

B2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Forearm Plank Push-Pull (Kettlebell & Blanket)

C1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps/side

Kickstand Romanian Deadlift (Kettlebell) (version 1a)
Kickstand Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) (version 1b)
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (Kettlebell) (version 2a)
Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift (Barbell) (version 2b)

C2. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps/side

Staff Pose Alternating Leg Lift (version 1)
Staff Pose Alternating Leg Lift w/ Overhead Reach (version 2)

D1. 2-3 sets of :20-:30

Rear Delt Plank (Chairs) (version 1)
Rear Delt Plank March (Chairs) (version 2)

D2. 2-3 sets of :20-:30(/side)

Wall Sit March (version 1)
Single-Leg Wall Sit (version 2)


day 2

A1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Step-Up (Kettlebell & Bench) (version 1)
Goblet Lateral Step-Up (Kettlebell & Bench) (version 2)
Step-Up (Barbell & Bench) (version 3)

A2. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps

Leg-Assisted Pull-Up (Pull-Up Bar & Chair) (version 1)
Band-Assisted Pull-Up (Band) (version 2)
Eccentric Pull-Up (Pull-Up Bar) (version 3)
Pull-Up (Pull-Up Bar) (version 4)
Sphinx Slide (Blanket) (substitution)

B1. 2-3 sets

Hamstring Bridge Slide (Blanket)² (version 1)
Loaded Hamstring Bridge Slide (Kettlebell & Blanket)² (version 2)
Nordic Hamstring Curl³ (version 3)

²8-10 reps
³4-6 reps

B2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Loaded Hip Flexor March (Kettlebell)

C1. 2-3 sets of :20-:30

Chair Walk (Forward & Backward) (version 1)
Duck Walk (Forward & Backward) (version 2)

C2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps

Straight-Leg Sit-Up

D1. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps/side

Single-Leg Calf Raise (version 1)
Front-Foot Elevated Single-Leg Calf Raise (Kettlebell) (version 2)

D2. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps(/side)

Tibialis Anterior Raise (version 1)
Seated Tibialis Anterior Raise (Kettlebell) (version 2)


day 3

A1. 2-3 sets of 6-8 reps/side

Eccentric Skater Squat (version 1)
Skater Squat (version 2)

A2. 2-3 sets of :20-:30/side

Suitcase Carry & March in Place (Kettlebell) (version 1)
Hanging Suitcase Carry & March in Place (Kettlebell & Band) (version 2)

B1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Warrior 1 Single-Arm Row (Kettlebell)

B2. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Warrior 1 Single-Arm Overhead Press (Kettlebell) (version 1)
Warrior 1 Overhead Press (Barbell) (version 2)

C1. 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps/side

Single-Leg Glute Bridge (version 1)
Single-Leg Glute Bridge w/ Hip Flexion (Band) (version 1)

C2. 2-3 sets of 10-12 reps

Lying Tricep Extension (Kettlebell)

D1. 2-3 sets of :20-:30/side

Single-Leg Balance Swap (Kettlebell) (version 1)
Bridge-the-Gap Single-Leg Balance Swap (Kettlebell) (version 2)

D2. 2-3 sets of 3-5/side/leg

Low Lunge Halo (Kettlebell)


Optional Cool-Down (Choose One):

Stretch/Self-Massage | Savasana/Seated Meditation | A Short Walk